Audi TT Diesel

“Despite evolving over the years, the shape of the Audi TT remains as one of the most instantly recognisable cars on the road, as well as being highly desirable,” explains DieselCar Magazine Editor and Publisher, Ian Robertson.

The new Audi TT 2.0 TDI ultra wins DieselCar’s ‘Best Sportscar’ Award in 2015. Priced from £29,810, the diesel TT is available in Sport or S Line trim. The award winning engine is also available to order now for the TT Roadster, priced from £31,995 OTR.

In Coupé guise, the TDI ultra boasts 184 hp and 280 lb ft of peak torque between 1,750 – 3,250 rpm. As a result, the in-gear performance is more or less on par with its TFSI equivalent. The motor provides the ability to fire the TT from rest to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds, while the providing the potential to hit 62 mpg.

The new Audi Virtual Cockpit, a standard fitment to all TT models, features a 12.3-inch TFT screen, displaying crystal clear graphics and infotainment menus in full-screen. A navigation system is an optional extra, as part of the Technology Package – also equipping the car with Audi Connect 4G Internet services.

Audi TT and A3 Product Manager, Julie Salsbury, said: “Our jewel in our crown – the new TDI ultra model – encapsulates this sportscar DNA with the added advantage of remarkable efficiency, and it’s tremendously encouraging to have these attributes recognised by the go-to publication on diesel cars.”